SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
St Louis, MO(St Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area Metro)
93
Positions
#123
Specialty Rank
$64,027
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
#123
Internal Medicine Ranking
79th Percentile
Top 21% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402821218
- NRMP Code:
- 1365140C0; 1365140C1; 1365140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 93
- Interviews:
- 260
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 245
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 86
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 32.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a patient and resident focused program that prioritizes excellent care to a vulnerable population, resident autonomy, and nimble leadership to address resident needs. A significant portion of our faculty are graduating residents who choose to stay due to our great environment. We also have a unique schedule that allows for 507 days off per 28 days on our intensive rotations (nights, ICU, floors).
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,027
PGY-1
$65,804
PGY-2
$67,897
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 288K
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402821218
- NRMP Code:
- 1365140C0; 1365140C1; 1365140P0
- Total Positions:
- 93
- Interviews:
- 260
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Fred R Buckhold
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1365140P0, 1365140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Haley Bokern
- Contact Email:
- haley.bokern@slucare.ssmhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 35
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:35PGY-2:29PGY-3:29
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 15.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 32.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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